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Sussex Woods Pilot - Diet Analysis Study

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

28 May 2025 at 09:19

Award Notice
Tender

20 Dec 2024 at 08:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sussex Woods Pilot - Diet Analysis Study is a public procurement initiative organised by Natural England, aimed at analysing deer stomach contents through eDNA analysis and metabarcoding to identify individual plant species consumed. The project is classified under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The primary location for service delivery is the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted under an open procedure, with the tender stage completed and the project awarded to the Queen Mary University of London. The contract started on 20th January 2025 and is set to end on 30th May 2025. The initial tender was published on 20th December 2024, with submissions closing on 13th January 2025.

This procurement project offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in bioinformatics, laboratory processing, and environmental research. Companies equipped to handle sample preparation, analysis, and reporting of biological data could find this tender attractive. The project's suitability is geared towards Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), giving them potential leverage in the research and development sector. Businesses in the Southeast region with expertise in ecological studies and consultancy services could significantly benefit from such initiatives, enhancing their portfolios and fostering partnerships within academia and research institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sussex Woods Pilot - Diet Analysis Study

Notice Description

To carry out eDNA analysis & metabarcoding of 200 no. deer stomach content samples to determine dietary composition to individual plant species level. Work required includes all sample preparation, lab processing, bioinformatics analysis and reporting. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to steve.walker@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 13/01/2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to steve.walker@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66b46496-16cd-4056-bbaa-c85e35cf633c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18fe0b01-c545-4d9d-b05d-36964a6eccaa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 30 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Steve Walker
Contact Email
steve.walker@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO18 9BN
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Lavant
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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